Beaver River Central School District
9508 Artz Road
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
Phone: 315-346-1211
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Beaver River Central School PO Box 179 9508 Artz Road Beaver Falls, NY 13305-0179 Phone 315-346-1211 Fax 315-346-6775 2008-2009 School Profile School We are a small, K-12, rural school located in Lewis County, in northern New York State. The population of Lewis County is 26,685. Last year, 71% of our graduates went on to two-year colleges, technical schools, or four-year colleges, many of whom were the first in their family to do so. Approximately 34% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Total Enrollment (K-12): 922 CEEB Code Number: 330365 2008 Graduating Class: 77 School Year: 4 quarters Staff Superintendent: Leueen Smithling High School Principal: Todd Green Middle School Principal: Christine LaBare Elementary Principal/CSE Chair: Kimberly Lyman-Wright Guidance Counselors: Alexander Barrett (grades 10-12) Shannon Rich (grades 6-9) Guidance Secretaries: Judy Hodkinson Judy Ward Students Total Number of Students (K-12): 922 Seniors – 69; Juniors – 82; Sophomores – 71; Freshmen – 90 Special Education Students (9-12) – 37 Grading System Numerical grades 0% - 100%. The minimum passing grade is a 65%. Final Average consists of Quarters 1-4 and Final Exam (each weighted 20%). Class rank and final averages are unweighted. The average is based on all subjects. Class standing and grade point average are computed at the end of the student’s junior year. High School Diploma Minimum Requirements Local Diploma
Regents Diploma: 24 credits, to include minimum: 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1 Language Other than English, 1 Art/Music, ½ Health, 2 Physical Education, electives. Must score 65% or higher on five Regents exams.
Advanced Regents Diploma: 24 credits, to include minimum: 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Language Other than English, 1 Art/Music, ½ Health, 2 Physical Education, electives. Must score 65% or higher on eight Regents exams.
Course Offerings
In addition to core courses, Beaver River offers the following electives:
English: Journalism, SAT Prep, Yearbook, Film Studies, Drama and Theater, Study Skills
Math: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Graphing Calculator Algebra, Graphing Calculator Geometry, Advanced Graphing Calculator, SAT Prep, Career and Financial Math
Science: Adirondack Wildlife Studies, Forensic Science, The Global Environment, AP Biology, Science of Fitness
LOTE: French 1-5, Spanish 1-4
Computers: Computer Animation, Advanced Computer Animation
Business: Career and Financial Math
Art: Studio Art, Advanced Studio Art, Digital Photography, Advanced Digital Photography
Music: Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Senior Chorus, Choraleers, Music Theory
Home & Careers: Basic and Advanced Stained Glass,
Technology: Design & Drawing for Production, Architectural Design, Residential Structures, Computer Aided Design I & II, Production Wood, Principles of Engineering, Driver’s Education
Agriculture: Introduction to Agriculture, Vet Science, Animal Science, Plant Science, Landscape Architecture
Physical Education: Science of Fitness, Advanced Physical Education
Advanced Placement courses:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Distance Learning courses with Jefferson Community College:
ECO 101 - Macroeconomics
POL 121 – Intro to American Government
Jefferson Community College courses offered in the school:
ENG 101 – Research and Composition HIS 150 – American History to 1865
ENG 102 – Composition & Literature HIS 151 – American History 1865 to Present
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry courses offered in the high school:
EFB 120 - The Global Environment Class of 2008 Total number of graduates: 77 Plans after graduation Number Percentage Four-year colleges and universities 24 31% Two-year community and junior colleges and technical schools 31 40% Entering workforce 19 25% Entering military 3 4% Diplomas Number Percentage Advanced Regents Diploma graduates 31 42% Regents Diploma graduates 39 53% Local Diploma graduates 4 5% Scholastic Achievement Test Students who took SAT: 36 Mean Math score: 560 Mean Writing score: 504 Percent of class tested: 47% Mean Verbal score: 499 Total Mean score: 1563